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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: November 5, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Proclamation in Recognition of United Against Hate Week (November 17-
23, 2019)
Prepared by: John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming the week of November 17-23, 2019 as United
Against Hate Week.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaim the week of November 17-23, 2019 as United Against Hate Week and direct
staff to distribute the proclamation to representatives from United Against Hate Week.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
United Against Hate Week is a campaign bringing together municipalities, school
districts, and civic organizations to establish a network of support and resources so
communities can respond to and prevent hate, foster inclusion, and promote equity for
all. This initiative began in 2018 following a successful 2017 Berkeley poster campaign
which residents, businesses, and government organizations publicly displayed
“Berkeley stands united against hate” posters in response to months of various hate
groups protesting in Berkeley and throughout the country.
By participating in the campaign, the City will make a com mitment to make everyone
feel safe and supported. Additionally, the City will display and distribute “Dublin Stands
United Against Hate” posters at City facilities.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. United Against Hate Week Proclamation
2. Dublin United Against Hate Week Poster
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK NOVEMBER 17-23, 2019”
WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from its diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States confers equality on all individuals, regardless of race, gender, orientation,
religion, or political beliefs; and
WHEREAS, deep divisions within our country are the result of extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and
suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity; and
WHEREAS, the number of hate crimes across the United States has increased dramatically over the past couple of years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin stands strongly in support of our diverse community, honoring and protecting every individual
regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, orientation, or identity; and
WHEREAS, education, compassion, and cooperation are key to unlocking understanding and embracing differences between
people; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin seeks to join other communities around the state in recognizing United Against Hate Week as
an important step in bridging divisions as well as strengthening our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby proclaim the week of November
17-23 as “United Against Hate Week” and recognizes that it is an important step in bridging divisions and healing
communities.
DATED: November 5, 2019
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
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Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: November 5, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Approval of the October 1, 2019 Special City Council Meeting Minutes,
October 15, 2019 Two Special City Council Meetings' Minutes and the
October 15, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Prepared by: Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the October 1, 2019 Special City Co uncil
meeting minutes, October 15, 2019 two Special City Council meetings' minutes and the
October 15, 2019 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the October 1, 2019 Special City Council meeting minutes, October 15, 2019
two Special City Council meetings' minutes and the October 15, 2019 Regular City
Council meeting minutes.
.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider approval of the October 1, 2019 Special City Council
meeting minutes, October 15, 2019 two Special City Council meetings' minutes and the
October 15, 2019 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft October 1, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
2. Draft October 15, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
3. Draft October 15, 2019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
4. Draft October 15, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes